Roberts, Gordon

The Electric Telegraph Popularised (Electric Telegraph)

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ISBN 13:
9781796348149
author:
Roberts, Gordon
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Independently Published
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
348
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimeters (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Telecommunications,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£22.17

Description

Dionysius Lardner's treatise on the electric telegraph is a remarkable work that showcases his extensive knowledge on the subject. Despite lacking professional involvement with the telegraph, Lardner presents an authoritative account of its theory and technology, as well as its practical applications in various countries. The book provides a detailed survey of telegraph operations across Great Britain, the United States, Russia, and most European countries, including a separate chapter on railway telegraphy. This breadth of coverage is impressive, demonstrating Lardner's diligence and dedication to his research. His writings remain an important source for understanding popular ideas about progress and technological development in the 19th century. Although the electric telegraph has been largely superseded by modern technologies, Lardner's work remains a fascinating insight into the history of communication and technology.

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